GOM
Goma
DR Congo
3,508 km
2,180 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,508 km
2,180 mi / 1,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GOM RUH
Airport Name Goma International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GOM RUH
ICAO Code FZNA OERK
City Goma Riyadh
Country DR Congo Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,089 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -1.670000, 29.240000 24.960000, 46.700000

Goma (GOM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,508 kilometers (2,180 miles / 1,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Goma, it's 19:56 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,040 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Goma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Goma (GOM) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Goma International Airport (GOM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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